Simone Jacobs

Originally from South Africa, Simone is having fun navigating the Dutch language, steep stairs, and bicycles (which she still manages to fall off of with her short, non-Dutch legs). An animal lover at heart, Simone can typically be found under her (growing?) mound of cats, where she uses the opportunity to read, write, and watch video compilations of creatures.

Doei sticky Dutch weather: yesterday was the LAST disgustingly hot day

Tired of feeling like the Dutch heat has you baking in an oven? Well, then you’ll be relieved to hear that the next few...

Sunshine and Dutch summer weather OFFICIALLY back in business

The rain may have given us a short break from the sweltering heat, but now the summer weather we love has finally returned. (Just...

You’ll now be charged extra for that plastic packaging at your fave Dutch stores

Looks like it’s time to start carrying your reusable coffee cup and lunchbox with you when you grab your food to-go. From July 1, people...

Dutch weather warning announced for sunshine, rain, and… HAIL?!

We were secretly hoping for rain, but maybe too many of us have been doing our rain dances? 🤔 Either way, the weather seems...

Body of missing British tourist (20) found in North Holland

The police have confirmed that the body of missing person, Thomas Delafay, was found in a ditch along Maelsonstraat in Hoorn, North Holland. The body...

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